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COV-498

26 September 1823 Saugor HG 1A Cover

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26 September 1823 Saugor HG 1A pre stamp cover — COV-498
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Saugor HG 1A pre stamp cover — back (COV-498)
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Date

26 September 1823

Description

India, Saugor (Bengal), 1823, "POST OFFICE/SAUGOR" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "26 Sept. 182(3)" on back of large part folded outer lettersheet (missing side flaps) to Ipswich, England, sender's directive "p Norfolk" , framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Oct. 11) and London (Mar. 15) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/-" and "1/2" rate markings, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction GalleriesRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10089, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Saugor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saugor are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this record

This 26 September 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 1A handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10089.